Mason Mount joins Manchester United after £60 million transfer from Chelsea

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Manchester United have completed the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea on a contract to 2028 with the option of a further year, the club have announced on Wednesday (July 5).

MyKhel understands the fee agreed for the 24-year-old England midfielder is an initial £55 million, with a further 5 million as add-ons.

"It's never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career," Mount said after joining Manchester United.

"Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I'm joining, and I can't wait to be part of this group's drive to win major trophies," he added.

Mount - who came through the ranks at Chelsea and made 129 Premier League appearances for them, scoring 27 goals and providing 22 assists, will be hoping to kickstart his career at the Old Trafford.

The England international thus becomes the first signing of the new season for the Red Devils. They finished 3rd in the league last season and will be hoping to do a couple of steps better this season.

"Mason is an extremely intelligent footballer and has so many fantastic technical qualities that will significantly add to our squad.

"We have admired his talents for a long time, so we are delighted that he has chosen to take the next steps in his career here at Old Trafford," United's football director John Murtogh said.